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    No experience LPN working agency

    SE_BSN_RN replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started doing agency work when I had 3 years LTC experience. Ask your agency if they provide orientation to the facility, because you need to know their paperwork and computer system if they do comp...
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    LPN/LVN Online Program?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to tasha8642's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have to have clinical time in a clinical setting. Nothing for an LPN is all online
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    If you work at a nursing home (SNF)....

    SE_BSN_RN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel that the only skills i am lacking are inserting IV's, and I still miss by a mile putting in a foley. other than that, bring on the 30 patient med pass!
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    state is coming to ltc facility, what do i do!?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to mrsevans9310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You relax, first and foremost. If they ask you a question and you don't know the answer you say you don't know because you are a new grad and you tell them you will find out the answer and let them...
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    LTC LPN to resident ratios

    SE_BSN_RN replied to new to me's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is no ratio in LTC like there is in the
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    Does this schedule exist for an LPN?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did double shifts on s/s (known as baylors) and attend school during the week. I am an LPN and yes, it can be
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    Clinic job or SNF?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to calmynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After working in LTC myself, I would love a clinic
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    LPN-BSN or LPN-RN programs near atlanta, chicago, dc or denver

    SE_BSN_RN replied to kdnicholer21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Denver has a lot of CC that may have LPN-RN programs. UoPx has
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    Brookdale and helpful certs

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Imgointomakeit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have tried numerous times to get a job with them and they keep telling me no because I don't have HHC experience....they were looking for an LPN to do home
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    What is that supposed to mean?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My instructors tell us we are more than "just" a nurse. YOU are more than "JUST a
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    Is being an LPN a difficult job?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to AngelNicole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Agreed. I have been an LPN for over 6 years. Some days I love it, some days I hate it. But, I am going on for my BSN and have future goals in site. Nursing isn't for everyone. If nursing is your...
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    CA LVNs.Where did u get ur IV cert?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated from Mission College in Santa Clara and they gave the option to take the IV cert class after graduation. No other programs do
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    LVN or LPN - that is the question

    SE_BSN_RN replied to abbaking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN/LVN. Same
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    Terrible nursing homes VENT- Kinda Long

    SE_BSN_RN replied to nhauenLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there. Sounds like we work in the same facility. Look for another job if you can. If not, get your RN and then get
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    Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Heidi W's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Correct. No LPN/LVN anywhere can challenge the RN boards. You have to go to school and take the classes and get the clinical
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    Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Heidi W's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But you have to do the classes in CA, and you can only work in CA. You can't transfer to another state and work as an
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    resignation

    SE_BSN_RN replied to 2bdrnurse1216's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is correct. Unless you are under contract, you can finish your shift, go home, and call and say you won't be back. The 2 weeks is so you leave on good terms, and gives the facility time to hire...
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    LTC...Is not my thing. But I'm stuck!

    SE_BSN_RN replied to TXNurse77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All I can say is I know how you feel. Have you tried a staffing agency? Or
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    Financial Aid

    SE_BSN_RN replied to WANT2BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you CLEP out of the prereq's? Since you have a bachelor's already, I don't think that it will be as many classes to go from that degree to a BSN. I do wonder, though, why you'd want to do the LPN...
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    Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, agree, agree!! 100%!! Those students laughing at you have issues THEY need to deal with! I struggle still with low self esteem even after counseling and I am forever stressing about what others...
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    Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    I am shy and quiet also. The best thing about nursing is you CAN talk one on one with your patients. I hate hate HATE standing up in class to do reports, but I force myself to, because my grade...
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    I almost made a stupid nursing mistake and now I can't stop thinking about it. Help!

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Sabinacrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    several times i have grabbed a tb syringe and opened it, mistaking it for an insulin syringe, until i noticed the color of the cap. they might have been right next to each other and she grabbed the...
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    Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    SE_BSN_RN replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are still young! I am 34 and will have my BSN in 15 months. I think I am old,
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    Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    SE_BSN_RN replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    Yep. If they aren't requiring it yet, you can bet they will be very soon. It is extremely competitive everywhere. Doesn't matter if it's a private college or 2 year CC. And it's hard
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    Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    SE_BSN_RN replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    Most of them, yes, but not all. I was able to transfer half of my credits into my program (which by the BON requirements is 120 hours, not counting clinical hours.) I don't have a prior BS degree. I...